{"product_id":"cyrus-classic-stack-pre-amp-streamer-exceptional-value","title":"Cyrus Classic - PRE, POWER, STREAM - Exceptional Value, Hi-End Components","description":"\u003cp\u003eFounded as a specialist electronics arm of Mission in 1984, \u003cstrong\u003eCyrus Audio \u003c\/strong\u003equickly earned a cult following for its iconic, half-width hi-fi designs. Today, the independent British brand operates from Cambridgeshire, England, designing and manufacturing award-winning amplifiers, CD players, and streaming systems.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eCyrus components have become known for their compact sizes and impactful performance.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eHere we have a\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003erare (for us) Open Box-Demo set of three fabulous pieces from Cyrus: \u003cstrong\u003eClassic PRE, Classic POWER, and Classic STREAM.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassic PRE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis preamplifier provides a significant step up in performance from previous versions. The circuit design was completely re-designed and the majority of the internal components upgraded by the Cyrus R\u0026amp;D team, which has resulted in sound improvements that will help the Classic series retain a loyal fan base for many years to come.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eLiving in both the analog and digital realms, \u003cstrong\u003eClassic PRE\u003c\/strong\u003e features relay input selection for its five analog inputs and a precision gain control for volume. The MM Phono\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003estage\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003efeatures dual active gain stages and passive RIAA equalization. Both balanced and unbalanced outputs are provided as well.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe Classic PRE power supply includes a 74VA toroidal power transformer delivering power to a high capacity power supply reserve. Within the circuit design, a total of 11 independent power supply regulators do the job of providing a clean foundation for both the analog and digital sides of this component. The on-board ESS Sabre \u003cstrong\u003eES9039Q2M\u003c\/strong\u003e 32-bit DAC is precise and musical with plenty of inputs and outputs for today’s needs and future growth.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassic POWER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eClassic POWER\u003c\/strong\u003e stereo amplifier provides 110 watts per channel into a nominal 6 Ohm load and can handle a wide range of speaker types.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe amplifier’s circuit topology has been completely re-designed to provide flat frequency response and to keep any undesirable phase shifts out of the audio band. With a generous, over-specified power supply the Classic POWER amplifier is very capable of reproducing the scale and drama of a musical performance. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe power supply includes a massive 408VA toroidal power transformer delivering power to a high capacity power supply. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassic STREAM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eClassic STREAM\u003c\/strong\u003e is a network streaming DAC that perfectly complements the Classic series, providing loyal owners of classic products the opportunity to add a high performing streamer to their systems. Using the renowned Bluesound BluOS streaming platform, the Classic STREAM comes fully packaged with all the features and benefits you would expect from a modern streamer.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe DAC output stage of the Classic STREAM features our award-winning QXR DAC, which includes a high-speed analogue buffer stage. The QXR DAC design is based on the \u003cstrong\u003eESS ES9038Q2M\u003c\/strong\u003e chipset, which has had every component analyzed and modified by Cyrus to achieve the highest possible performance. The result is a DAC that reconstructs the analogue signal with incredible accuracy and precision, revealing layers and depth that will have you listening back through your complete music collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, this system currently retails for nearly $10,000.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThere is a lot of technology wrapped up in these small packages and plenty of audio heft to deliver music with very little in the way of compromise. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered here as a 3-piece package, this setup would shame many other, more expensive, systems.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eAs an Open Box\/Demo, this is an incredible opportunity.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd of course, demos are encouraged in person in Andover, MA.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBundled Price for this Demo Set = $7,249\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e* Note, This is an Open-Box Buy. The original manufacturer's warranty does not apply. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCLASSIC Pre, Retail $3,499\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCLASSIC Power, Retail $3,299 \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCLASSIC BluOS, Retail $2,749\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Holt Hill Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43345193107523,"sku":null,"price":7249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2197\/6387\/files\/CyrusClassic02.jpg?v=1780764659","url":"https:\/\/holthill.com\/products\/cyrus-classic-stack-pre-amp-streamer-exceptional-value","provider":"Holt Hill Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}